Facilities Maintenance Director: Lead Safety & Operations

Healthcare Nursing Center of Meriden; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stable, supportive work environment

Impact on facility quality and safety

Growth potential

Job summary

Healthcare Nursing Center of Meriden is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Director to lead all aspects of facility operations and preventative maintenance programs. You will ensure HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems are reliable while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires prior maintenance leadership experience, strong knowledge of building systems, and the ability to respond to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in maintenance leadership (healthcare setting a plus).
• Strong knowledge of building systems and life safety codes.
• Hands-on, proactive, and highly organized.
• Ability to respond to emergencies as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance operations and preventative maintenance programs
• Ensure building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) are fully operational
• Maintain compliance with safety, life safety, and regulatory standards
• Manage vendors, repairs, and facility projects
• Lead and support maintenance staff

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Building systems

Life safety codes

Hands-on

Proactive

Highly organized

Emergency response

Job description

Healthcare Nursing Center of Meriden is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Director to lead all aspects of facility operations and preventative maintenance programs. You will ensure HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems are reliable while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires prior maintenance leadership experience, strong knowledge of building systems, and the ability to respond to emergencies.